The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO

by Harrison Monarth

People reach highly influential positions because they deeply understand the power of perception and know how to leverage it in their favor. Harrison Monarth believes anyone with the will to succeed can do it, and he provides the techniques needed to take a career to its highest level.

Five Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Failures of Leadership

by Tim Irwin

Tim Irwin chronicles the collapse of six high-profile CEOs and identifies the factors that drove their downfalls. In each case, Irwin observes a failure of authenticity, humility, self-management and courage. Derailed teaches you how to avoid derailment by applying certain principles about leadership and life to stay on track.

How Great Teams Turn Conflict Into Strength

by Diana McLain Smith

In Divide or Conquer, Diana McLain Smith distills almost thirty years of experience studying and advising leaders to offer a new way to think about teams –– not as a bunch of individuals, but as the sum of their relationships.

New Lessons from the Father of Modern Management

by William A. Cohen, Ph.D.

Although Peter Drucker died in 2005, his timeless teachings are studied and practiced by forward-thinking managers worldwide. His lessons and wisdom on the topic of leadership — the central element of management — are in constant demand, yet he wrote little under that actual subject heading. In Drucker on Leadership, management expert and author William A. Cohen, Ph.D., explores Drucker's lost leadership lessons — what they are, why they are important and how to apply

A Guide to Giving a Speech That Will Positively Blow 'Em Away

by Tony Carlson

Communications expert Tony Carlson knows what it takes to electrify audiences and make a lasting impact. In The How of Wow, he shares tips on getting attention, empathy and respect from audiences; developing a bigger and better stage presence; and making every speech a memorable and powerful experience for you and your audience alike. Giving speeches is a great way to get recognized and build your personal brand. Tony Carlson helps you gain and enhance your reputation as a public speake

Lessons in Strategy and Leadership from General Douglas MacArthur

by Donna Kinni, Theodore Kinni

Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s extraordinary life of leadership spanned more than six decades in the military, education, public administration and business sectors. In No Substitute for Victory, business writers Theodore Kinni and Donna Kinni distill powerful leadership lessons from MacArthur’s life and career — lessons you can use, no matter where you lead and what you intend to accomplish. Their book reveals what MacArthur knew about setting the right goals; building sleek, fast-response o

Marketing Without Marketing

by Alex Wipperfurth

In Brand Hijack, marketing consultant Alex Wipperfürth offers a practical how-to guide to marketing that finally engages the marketplace. It presents an alternative to conventional marketing wisdom, one that addresses familiar industry crises such as media saturation, consumer evolution and the erosion of image marketing. The purpose of Brand Hijack is to demystify the modern brand and make the next generation of marketing both practical and actionable. Brand hijacking relies o

How One Simple Word Can Transform Your Life

Steven Sample, president of the University of Southern California (USC), has the leadership skills that have helped the school to receive international recognition as a successfully growing organization. In his book, Sample has compiled the skills and tactics required by leaders who want to improve their organizations and their ability to lead. His unconventional approach to leadership offers a plethora of new ideas about making better decisions, using time wisely, picking top staffers, reading